Location: Mound City, Missouri

Start Date: 11-02-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8-hour day shifts, start times flexible as long as consistent and communicated, with start times no earlier than 6:00 AM and no later than 10:00 AM. No weekends, no on-call.

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $56.70 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders and develop personalized care plans
• Administer evidence-based interventions including ADL retraining, therapeutic exercises, and modalities
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans to achieve the best outcomes
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless, high-quality care
• Provide education and counseling to patients, families, and caregivers
• Document all care accurately and timely in the electronic medical record
• Supervise and support occupational therapist assistants, rehabilitation aides, and students
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review, and rehabilitation meetings
• Maintain compliance with NBCOT, AOTA, and state practice acts

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of Occupational Therapy experience
• Experience in long-term care or rehabilitation settings
• Active Occupational Therapist license in Missouri
• Strong patient assessment and treatment planning skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient assessment and evaluation
• Treatment planning and implementation
• Clinical documentation and electronic medical records
• Interdisciplinary communication
• Supervision of OT assistants and aides
• Occupational therapy in long-term care
• Rehabilitation techniques
• ADL retraining
• Therapeutic exercises and modalities
• Patient evaluation and progress monitoring

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off to recharge
• Employee assistance program
• Continuing education and professional development support
• A supportive team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Mound City, Missouri

Explore the natural beauty of Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge, home to bald eagles and migrating waterfowl. Spend weekends hiking or fishing at Big Lake State Park, or take a short drive to St. Joseph for museums, dining, and riverfront fun. Kansas City is just a day trip away for big-city entertainment, shopping, and amazing food. Outdoor lovers will enjoy the Missouri River and nearby conservation areas, while history buffs can explore local heritage sites.

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